Memorial Cards

So, some unfortunate news...my grandmother passed away due to a sudden heart attack. She was with my family and I during the holiday season. She did get to see the album I made her and she loved it. That comforts me. I made some service cards.

I don't know about you guys, but I hate traditional service cards. A corny saying a prayer and picture of a saint are supposed to help you remember and mourn your relative? I don't think so. I decided handmade was the route to go with this one.

She and my grandfather used to own a sailboat, so that accounts for the nautical theme, and salmon was her favorite color. The anchor is heat embossed in silver. A bit of twine adds an unexpected 3D element that I hope is tastefully inserted, and also ties into the nautical theme. I rounded the corners. For those who can't see it, the quote reads "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship." The picture is of my grandmother and grandfather, taken about 5-6 years ago. They are together now. I'm sure she would have loved them, and for that matter, I hope you guys do too.

Handmade Stationery for my Uncle

This is one more Christmas present I made. Handmade stationery, clipped corners, embossed initial, lined with antique maps.

Major update

So I've been busy, really, I swear! I've also been working a lot. But here's a picture dump to prove I'm still working!

I started making a series of stationery that I sell at a local store. Here are a few:

Next up, I made some flowers for my boyfriend. Here are the pictures. Unfortunately it didn't make it to him :( but it was pretty.

Made an album for Square Peg...

And, lastly, I made a guestbook for local restaurant Vetri. Used old menus for the covers!

Finally, I also work at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania! I can't post what I do on the blog yet, though. Top secret. You'll see..eventually...

New Books. GMa Stationery.

Yes< I did. it. I made some stationery for Grandma. There's an E monogram embossed at the top of each card. And I sent that mailer box through the mail. The new books will be up on etsy soon!